Audio/Video

Components of Digital Cinema

This article gives a small introduction to some of the individual components that make a Digital Cinema - The Digital Camera, Processing Tools, Content Distribution, Server/Theatre Management and Digital Projectors. As the name suggests, Digital Cinema aims to make all the processes completely digital using the above individual components. »

Digital Cinema – Advantages and Limitations

Digital Cinema is much more than using a digital projector to display the cinema... In this article we will have a look at the advantages/benefits of Digital cinema over the analog film based cinemas to understand why so many theatres/production houses in the world are converting to digital cinemas and we will also see... »

Pico Projectors – The smallest projectors

You thought the smallest projectors were around 800 grams to 1 Kg? You are in for a surprise then - there are pico projectors which just weigh around 110 - 150 grams and are small enough to be kept in your pocket! Let us see some of the features and functionalities of these projectors... »

Choosing between a Dedicated PC or Media Player appliance in Digital Signage

This article analyses the advantages and disadvantages of using PC as a media player and proprietary media players (hardware based) for controlling the display devices (like Plasma/LCD) in a Digital Signage solution. »

Components that make a Digital Signage Solution

In this article, we take a look at what is a digital signage, some applications of digital signage, components of digital signage solution like content server, media player, display devices and network. »

Overview of Audio/Video Control Systems for Boardrooms

This article is more on the lines of why a control system is required for Audio/Video systems in a board room/ conference/meeting rooms and what all you can do with such a control system. We would also discuss certain advanced features supported by such A/V control systems. »

What are Audio/Video Matrix Switchers?

This article gives an introduction to Matrix Switchers with respect to the Audio/Video industry. We see what are matrix switchers, why they are required and what inputs/outputs they support. We also see how the matrix switchers are controlled and the virtual configurations supported by certain large matrix switchers. »

What is a Video Wall Controller?

This article gives an introduction to the Video Wall Controller, elucidates the capabilities of the video wall control software, hardware architecture and configuration of the video wall controller. »

Plasma display terminals : See the big picture

Have you wondered how big a display device can be made? Did you think that a Plasma display terminal was the same as LCD display? You thought Plasma display units have very short life and the gas needs to be refilled frequently? You thought the higher contrast ratio's were the only advantage of Plasma... »

Useful features of Business Projectors

This article gives a short introduction to the various features supported by business projectors, and what are their advantages/ dis-advantages, if any. We discuss features in three categories: vital features, features that add-value and speciallity features for the business category projectors. »